9/11 survivor Michael Hingson was born blind.
A “surprising truth” he had learned from years of walking with guide dogs ended up helping save his life that day: “being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us.”
Michael was working a normal day in management for a tech company on the 78th floor of World Trade Center Tower 1 when the plane struck.
People throughout the world later heard the seemingly miraculous story of Michael and his guide dog Roselle not only escaping the building but also helping save others’ lives.
I say “seeming miraculous” because Michael’s and Roselle’s preparation actually made the life-saving escape possible.
They walked down 78 flights of stairs in the “calm and focused” manner that Michael uses every day to operate in a world built for the sighted. And they used that calm and focus to help the sighted people around them.
While the rest of us dash throughout our days hardly paying attention to what’s happening around us, Michael pays attention to every tiny detail. He can’t afford to panic even on a normal day.
His upcoming book, “Live like a Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs about Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith,” will help you prepare for any adversity that may arise in life.
The book won’t be out until later this year but you can start learning from Michael right now!
This episode is very special to me because I know how much you can learn: my father was blind and as an adult I’ve realized just how much I learned from living with him. My sisters & I have been told we’re “hyper vigilant.” We call it paying attention to details so we can be prepared.
Join me & Michael as we talk about things like how you can:
– Get equipped for whatever obstacles or challenges you may encounter as you make your way through the world.
– Train yourself to be brave, just like a guide dog’s training equips handler and dog to prepare for the unexpected.
– Learn to use your natural fear reactions as a way to focus and concentrate to make better decisions and turn your fear into courage and confidence.
– Apply 11 principles Michael has learned with his guide dogs to overcome the fears that you face every day.
You can preorder “Live Like a Guide Dog” at the link below, and don’t miss this episode that can help change your life!
https://www.christianbook.com/stories-overcoming-adversity-moving-forward-faith/9781496476555/pd/476555
His first book, “Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust,” tells the story of 9/11 and is available at:
https://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Dog-Story-Blind-Triumph/dp/1400204720
Also watch Michael & Lisa from Sept. 2022, talking about how to Control Your Blinding Fears During Extreme Life Changes.
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